Hazel Marie Bowman Beacham was born on July 9, 1935 west of Senath, Missouri and passed away on September 6, 2022 at the Winchester Place Nursing Home in Bernie. She was the first child of Ernest Esco Bowman and Buna Marie McGrew. She was raised near Beech Corner and in the Senath communities. A 1953 graduate of Senath High School, she married one of her classmates, George Verlan Beacham on August 15, 1954. He preceded her in death on October 15, 2021.

Hazel was known for her patience and kind heart. She was a housewife until she was in her early forties, when she went back to college. Graduating at age 44, she then taught as an elementary reading teacher for 25 years in the Clarkton school district. She had a strong Christian faith and was a member of First Southern Baptist Church in Bernie serving as a Sunday School teacher for several years.

Her sons, brother, grandchildren, and great grandchildren were her pride and joy. She spent countless hours hitting her son’s fly balls and grounders in her yard when they were kids, and then followed them around to their events as they grew older. She later followed her grandkids around to all of their activities, from theatrical productions to sporting events. Other hobbies she enjoyed included reading, painting, and sewing.

She is survived by her sons Cameron of Cambria, Illinois and Barry and wife Michelle of Malden, grandchildren Nicole and her husband Dustin Benson of Qulin, Jay Beacham and Beth Green of Dongola, Illinois, Kyle Matthews and wife Aubrey of Omaha, Arkansas, Brock Beacham of Cape Girardeau and Blake Beacham of Cape Girardeau, 3 great grandchildren Ivy Benson, Jett Benson, and Merrick Matthews. She is also survived by her brother Carlin Bowman and wife Joann of Bernie.

In addition to her husband, she was predeceased in death by her parents and a sister, Shirley Annette Bowman.

Friends may call at Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie, Missouri on Friday September 9, 2022 from 9:00 A.M. until 10:30 A.M. Funeral services will then be conducted at 10:30 A.M. in the Mathis Funeral Chapel with Rev. Gary Gilbert officiating. Graveside services will be held at Dunklin County Memorial Gardens in Kennett, Missouri starting at 1:30 P.M.

The family would also like to thank Elara Caring Hospice and Winchester Place for their kindness and caring.

Memorials may be made to 18 For Life Foundation 705 Laurie Circle Dexter Missouri

or

The Senath-Hornersville Education Foundation c/o Phyllis Harris Parker.

Mathis Funeral Home of Bernie is assisting with arrangements.